Acton Ostry Architects

The striking silhouette of the new Vancouver Aquatic Centre pays homage to the iconic trapezoidal form of the existing centre, while a dynamic interplay of glass and planar panels recalls indigenous Coast Salish plank houses of the past. Glulam columns and CLT panels exposed at the interior serve as a contemporary reinterpretation of the existing precast concrete panels that envelop the existing aquatic hall. The canted roofline is punctuated with extensive skylights, flooding the interior with daylight. The entry level includes a viewing area and fitness centre that looks out over an aquatic hall that features a 25-metre lap pool, leisure pool, hot pool, dive tank, and dryland training zones. Full-height glazing wraps the space, accentuating natural light, views, and connections to the surrounding park and waterfront setting. The project is a collaboration between MJMA and Acton Ostry Architects.

project

Vancouver Aquatic Centre

location

Vancouver, BC

client

City of Vancouver

completion

2029

size

7,400 sqm

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approach from east at Beach Avenue

sustainability

Passive House
LEED Gold

low carbon energy

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Beach Avenue frontage

This critical renewal ensures the Vancouver Aquatics Centre will continue to serve the downtown and broader Vancouver community from its iconic waterfront location in the West End for years to come.

Vancouver Park Board

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approach from west seawall promenade

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approach from west seawall promenade

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approach from east seawall promenade

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lap pool

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dive towers

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overlook to pools

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leisure pool and fitness centre

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social space and fitness centre

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fitness centre